Akili McDowell Charged with Murder in Houston Shooting

David Made a Man star Akili McDowell has been charged with murder in a Houston, Texas, parking lot incident last month.

“On July 20, 2024, County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an incident in the parking lot at 13503 North Thorntree, near Wallisville and Uvalde (East Harris County),” Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy. Ed Gonzalez wrote in a statement on Facebook on Saturday, August 3. “An old man (possibly in his 20s) suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.” The suspect fled the scene.”

McDowell, 21, was arrested and arraigned Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Harris County Jail on $400,000 bond for murder and robbery, according to the report. TVLine. The deceased is said to be 20 years old Cesar Peralta.

“Arrest update: Homicide investigators have charged Akili McDowell, 21) with murder in the shooting death of Cesar Peralta, 20. McDowell was recently booked into the Harris County Jail,” Gonzalez wrote on Facebook. “The investigation is ongoing and we encourage anyone with information to contact the homicide unit. at 713-274-9100.”

McDowell will appear in court on Tuesday, August 6, on the robbery charge and on October 9 on the murder charge. Deadline.

In a statement to Law&Crime, McDowell’s manager Jonell Whitt he said on Monday, “[T]His condition is unfortunate and I pray for Akili and those affected by this tragedy. With respect, I have no comment at this time.”

Us Weekly reached out to McDowell’s attorney.

McDowell is best known for his role in David Made a Man, in which he starred as the series’ title character. After the series aired in 2019, McDowell opened up about her relationship with David.

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“That’s why it was so important for me to get this test because, honestly, since David was raised by a single mother and he felt like he had to be a homemaker at a young age and do all these things for adults. ‘ decisions and things like that, I’ve felt that way in my life,” McDowell said Vulture in 2019. “He just wants to be there for his mother. She doesn’t have to worry about David. That’s what he wants. David will do his work; David will do things. I also felt that way in my life.”